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Canadian Coins

Canadian Paper Money Goes PlasticIf you shop at your local grocery store, you are often asked if you want paper or plastic bags. In the future, when Canadians pay for stuff, they will have two choices: plastic or plastic.

Large Canadian CentQueen Victoria appeared on the large Canadian one cent coin in the year 1858. This penny weighed 4.54 grams and had a plain edge.

Large Canadian CentQueen Victoria appeared on the large Canadian one cent coin in the year 1858. This penny weighed 4.54 grams and had a plain edge.

Small Canadian One CentThe Canadian government started producing the small one cent coin in the year 1920. This penny is similar to the United States penny. The front side has King George V on it. The back side has two maple leaves and the date.

The Canadian Small CentThe Canadian small cent has gone through 9 different series since its release 85 years ago. It is the constant evolutionary process of these coins that builds a sense of history, and creates the diversity upon which Coin Collectors thrive.